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SAR 440R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,014 mi
Last recorded68,014 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAR 440R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,014 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 66,395 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 66,395 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 65,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 65,251 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 65,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,982 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 64,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 64,938 miles

Nearside steering rack gaitor slight perrishing

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 64,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 63,678 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2017 63,365 miles

welding masked with underseal

Fail 25 Apr 2017 63,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 60,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 56,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2013 56,035 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 55,758 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 53,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 May 2011 53,144 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 52,426 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2009 51,955 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 51,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 51,629 miles

horn weak

ns front lower arm ball joint has slight play

ns front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 May 2007 51,388 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 51,068 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?

Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
575
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
2,188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 855
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 681
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 669
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 625
brake binding 589
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SAR 440R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Dolomite fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 855 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAR 440R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Dolomite typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAR 440R registered?

SAR 440R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is SAR 440R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAR 440R shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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